Bullet Resistant Wall Panels

Plastic Laminated

UL752 Bullet Resistant Fiberglass Panels UL8

Technical Details

• Nominal Thickness: 5/8″ (UL3)
• Nominal Weight: 16.65 lbs per square foot
• Size: 4′ x 8′
• Any PLAM

MDF Paint Ready

UL752 Bullet Resistant Panels UL8

Technical Details

• Nominal Thickness: 1-5/8″ (UL3)
• Nominal Weight: 16.65 lbs per square foot
• Size: 4′ x 8′ (Custom Available)

End Cap

Aluminum Anodized End Cap for finished edge on ballistic wall panels

Understanding UL752 Bullet Resistant Panel Levels

Underwriters Laboratories, a global safety science company, is one of the oldest testing laboratories in the United States. SafeWood Designs utilizes the UL testing standards for bullet-resistant products and materials. In order to meet UL standards there are two things a material must do: it must prevent penetration by a bullet or bullet fragment, and it must prevent injury-level spalling (or fragmentation) on the protected side. There are 10 recognized levels of bullet resistance, and each level represents a specific threat. Let’s dive into the differences between each level and how to identify which levels work best for your perceived threats.

UL752 Level 1: 9mm Handgun

Level 1 is the smallest amount of bullet-resistant protection available and therefore the smallest threat level on the UL scale. This level is rated to protect from a 9mm, 124-grain handgun at up to 3 shots per square foot.

UL752 Level 2: .357 Magnum Handgun

Threat class level 2 products are rated to protect from a .357 Magnum 158-grain handgun at up to 3 shots per square foot. UL2-rated materials also cover level 1 requirements.

UL752 Level 3: .44 Magnum Handgun

Easily the most popular UL level, level 3 satisfies requirements for levels 1 and 2 as well as offers protection from .44 Magnum 240 grain handguns at up to 3 shots per square foot. A UL752 Level 3 bullet-resistant product is rated to protect against all handguns.

UL752 Level 4: .30 Caliber Rifle

Once we reach level 4, the standards vary. All levels moving forward are very product-specific. A UL752 Level 4 rating offers protection from a .30-06 Caliber, 180-grain rifle at one shot per square foot. These are typically hunting rifles used for medium to large game.

UL752 Level 5: AK-47 Rifle

Class threat level 5 is rated to protect against an AK-47 7.62 Rifle with .308 Caliber at 150 grain with one shot per square foot.

UL752 Level 6: Uzi

Level 6 is similar to level 1 as it is rated for 9mm ammo. However, the difference is the velocity and number of shots. Whereas the velocity tested for level 1 is 1175-1293 FPS with 3 shots per square foot, the testing requirements for level 6 is 1400-1540 FPS with 5 shots per square foot. This level specifically accommodates firepower from a 9mm Uzi.

UL752 Level 7: AR-15 Rifle

Level 7 is rated to protect against an AR-15 5.56 Rifle with .223 caliber and 55-grain bullets at 5 shots per square foot.

 UL752 Level 8: AK-47 Rifle

This is the second most popular UL752 Level. Like Level 3, level 8 meets the requirements for all levels below it (UL Levels 1-7). Very similar to level 5, the only difference is that level 8 is rated for 5 shots whereas level 5 is only rated for one shot per square foot. This also covers M-14s and similar military assault rifles.

UL752 Level 9: Rifle

UL Levels 9 and 10 are largely used in military applications. Level 9 protects from one shot of a .30-.06 caliber rifle, steel core with lead point filter per square foot.

UL752 Level 10: Rifle

Threat class 10 prevents one shot per square foot from a .50 caliber rifle, lead core FMCJ Military Ball (M2).

UL752 Shotgun

The last mention on the UL752 scale is the Shotgun level protection. 3 shots per square foot from a 12-guage rifle lead slug and/or 12-guage 00 Buckshot (12 pellets).

To identify which level of protection you require you must first identify your perceived threats. Are you in the middle of a city where the most violent crime involves handguns? Or are you in the country next to a game and fear stray rifle bullets? Or have you had a direct sniper threat? Knowing your threat will help you identify which level best suits your needs.  SafeWood Designs, Inc. largely utilizes UL752 level 3 and level 8 bullet-resistant wall panels and UL752 Levels 1-10 for glass.

Have a project or additional questions? Contact SafeWood Designs today at 844-896-1800.